What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Dodge Charger?

EPA figures for the 1986 Dodge Charger reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Dodge Charger?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1986 Dodge Charger. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

Dodge · 1986

1986 Dodge Charger

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	26	35	30	296
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	24	30	27	329
2.2L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	21	27	24	370
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	33	26	342
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	19	27	22	404
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	18	25	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 86V053000

BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BUILD UP OF INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN CASE RUPTURE, PARTICULARLY DURING POST CHARGING. SHOULD A PERSON BE IN THE V

Campaign 91V056000

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM-TO-HANGER BRACKET PIVOT BOLTS MAY FAIL FROM STRESS CORROSION CRACKING POSSIBLY CAUSED BY PROCESSING DEVIATIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PIVOT BOLT.

Campaign 08E033000

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.